Correct Representation of His Majesty at Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

5173

Title

Correct representation of his Majesty at Leith

Description

The images depicts crowds of people welcoming King George IV as he landed at Leith on 15th August 1822.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1785

Size

19.3 x 25.4 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

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